Africa Health Research Institute-University College London MSc Scholarship

Ongoing

Scholarship Description:

Applications are open for the 2022-2023 Africa Health Research Institute/UCL MSc Scholarship.

This scholarship is a singular award for the UK academic year September 2022 to September 2023. It is funded by UCL’s Division of Infection and Immunity. The scholarship is administered via AHRI and is for applicants whose academic background and interests are aligned with the programmes of research at AHRI.

This opportunity is open to applicants who permanently reside in South Africa. Applicants must have a high-quality academic record for consideration for this opportunity.

Candidates will go through a competitive round of selection at AHRI and the successful candidate would go through to the UCL selection. Application for acceptance onto a MSc taught course is separate, and the AHRI nominee guided through this process.

The successful candidate’s research project for the MSc is expected to in line with the programmes of research at AHRI. The candidate expected to return to South Africa upon completion of the scholarship.

Scholarship Sponsor(s):

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

University:

University College London

Degree Level:

Postgraduate (Masters)

Scholarship Benefits:

Full UCL tuition fees for a one-year full-time taught master’s degree.
A round-trip economy air fare to and from the UK.
Monthly stipend to cover housing and living costs for 50 weeks.
National Health Service (NHS) surcharge and Tier 4 visa costs.

Eligible Nationalities:

Africans

Eligibility Criteria:

For consideratopn for the AHRI/UCL MSc Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Permanently based in South Africa at the time of application.
Hold a valid passport at the time of application.
Have an Honors degree equivalent to a Bachelor (Honors) degree with Second Class Division 1 Honors or 70% in an appropriate subject.
Successful applicant must be ready to be in London to start their chosen course in September 2022.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants for the AHRI/UCL MSc Scholarship 2022 are to complete an online application form and provide a copy of their academic transcript and CV on or before the application deadline.

Applicants required to provide a personal statement and details of referees.